Senior Site Supervisor (Scaffolding)

Senior Site Supervisor (Scaffolding)

M Scaffold Pty Ltd, a professional and reliable scaffolding service company based in Western Australia, seeks an experienced Senior Site Supervisor. Specialising in custom scaffolding design, erection, modification, and dismantling for residential, commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects, M Scaffold Pty Ltd delivers safe, efficient, compliant, and sustainable solutions across WA. With strict Australian WHS standards and extensive industry experience, the company maintains high-quality project delivery.

Job Overview This full-time, onsite role based in Carlisle involves coordinating and overseeing scaffolding-related construction activities across multiple project sites throughout Western Australia. You will be the primary site supervisor, managing operations, coordinating labour and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and construction requirements, monitoring progress, and maintaining effective communication among all site stakeholders.

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily and weekly scaffolding construction activities across multiple residential, commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient completion in line with approved schedules, engineering designs, and project specifications.
• Develop and implement site work plans, workforce deployment schedules, and resource allocation to optimise productivity and support timely construction completion.
• Lead, mentor, and direct site supervisors, leading hands, and scaffolding crews, ensuring consistent adherence to company procedures, project specifications, quality standards, and performance objectives.
• Review construction drawings, scaffolding designs, technical specifications, and project documentation to plan site activities and ensure compliance with engineering and construction requirements.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, transport, and material resources across multiple sites to maximise operational efficiency and minimise project delays.
• Monitor construction schedules and work progress, identifying potential site issues and implementing corrective actions to maintain planned work programs and performance targets.
• Monitor labour utilisation, material usage, and site productivity for efficient resource utilisation and cost-effective operations.
• Assist management with resource forecasting, labour planning, and site cost monitoring to support efficient site delivery.
• Establish, implement, and enforce compliance with Australian WHS legislation, scaffolding standards, company safety procedures, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and compliance audits, investigating incidents and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Liaise with principal contractors, project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to coordinate construction activities and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor the quality of scaffolding installations, modifications, and dismantling, ensuring compliance with project specifications, Australian Standards, and relevant building regulations.
• Prepare and review site reports, progress updates, safety records, workforce performance reports, and project documentation for senior management and clients.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide technical and operational advice on construction methodology, site access, staging requirements, and resource planning.
• Provide operational leadership and technical guidance to site supervisory personnel across multiple concurrent scaffolding projects.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of supervisory and operational staff to maintain a skilled and productive workforce.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance, operational efficiency, workforce capability, and overall project outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or higher qualification in Building and Construction, Construction Management, Civil Construction, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.
• A minimum of five years demonstrated experience in senior construction site supervision, including responsibility for coordinating supervisory personnel, workforce deployment, and scaffolding operations across multiple construction projects is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, construction site safety, and scaffolding compliance standards.
• Expert ability to read, interpret, and challenge construction and scaffolding technical drawings and engineering designs.
• Strong on-site management, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage high-stakes client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple job sites and work under project deadlines.
• Valid White Card is mandatory.
• High Risk S (details to be confirmed upon application).

Application Instructions Please submit your application as per the instructions provided in the original listing.